Dog Days of Summer: Heat and Hypersensitivity
Summer’s heating up and depending on your location, heat may at times seem impossible to escape. How does excessive heat impact individuals touched by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Many on…
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Independence – the fact or state of being independent (dictionary.com)
This July, as we watch fireworks and hang out by the grill, the thought of independence may cross our mind a time or two. For adults on the spectrum, independence…
Did you know “autistic children, specifically, are 2.4 times more likely to be in foster care than their neurotypical peers
May is Foster Care Month, providing an excellent time to consider the convergence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the current foster care system. Between the general lack of knowledge…
World Autism Acceptance Day
This April, we recognize World Autism Acceptance Day! Though officially celebrated on April 2nd, the recognition spans the entire month of April. Individuals are invited to celebrate their family, friends,…
Autism Diagnosis Inequity
March is Women’s History Month! This month, we celebrate the strides, successes, and uniqueness of women across the globe. Autism impacts the lives of many, with no regard to gender.…
Diet
For many, the start of a new year is marked with many personal health and fitness goals. With fad diets coming in and out of trend, many are now questioning…
Brain Activity Patterns May Distinguish Girls with Autism
One of Autism’s most perplexing and persisting mysteries is its presentation, or lack thereof within the female population. Historically, within the Autistic community males have been always diagnosed at the…
New Study Examines Sexuality of those with Autism
A recent study in the field of Autism and sexuality is challenging the long-held belief that the ASD community is uninterested or abstaining from sexual relationships. Both autism and sexuality…
Nonprofit aims to keep adults with autism from falling off a ‘Cliff’
The number of autistic adults has been steadily rising for decades, yet there seem to be fewer programs to meet their growing needs. Many families who cope with autism can…
FDA approves New Autism Diagnostic Tool
Exciting strides were made in the field of Autism diagnosis this month with Pediatric Behavioral Health Company, Cognoa finally earning FDA approval for their diagnostic tool - Canvas Dx. Read…
